About Jabu

Jabu is an innovative force in Africa's financial technology sector. We are revolutionizing business transactions in the continent's cash economy by digitizing cash through smart devices. Our mobile app-based wallet displays real-time balances to our merchants, facilitating seamless on-payments to suppliers and withdrawals to banks. Our platform integrates with major banks across Namibia, Zambia, and South Africa, and is pivotal in transforming the way businesses handle their financial operations.

What we have accomplished


- US$18M raised to grow the JABU team and expand our operations from some of the world's top investors including Tiger Global, Afore, FJ Labs, Pareto, Quiet, Kli, Tom Stafford, Box Group, Knollwood, D Global Ventures and several other amazing angels!
- Strategic partnerships with some of the world's top brands.
- Amazingly diverse and entrepreneurial team.


Be part of something big.

Reinvent the continent's cash economy

  • David Akinin

    CEO

    “ We're building a movement, and I'm most excited about the team of people I get to work with to create, drive and shape the JABU vision! ”

  • Kevin Hassan

    Partner and Product

    “ At Jabu I have met people who give their all every day and who really want to improve the situation of informal trade in Africa. ”